Magnesium Alloy AM60B vs AZ92A
Magnesium Alloy · grade comparison
Magnesium Alloy AM60B and AZ92A are both magnesium alloy grades. AZ92A is the stronger of the two: yield strength 145 MPa (21 ksi) against 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) for AM60B, about 12% more; tensile strength follows at 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) vs 225 MPa (32.6 ksi). In exchange, AM60B is the more ductile: elongation 8% versus 3% for AZ92A, and AZ92A is harder (84 HB vs 62 HB). AZ92A runs hotter in service (150°C vs 120°C continuous) and AZ92A conducts heat better (72 W/m·K vs 61 W/m·K). On the shop floor, AZ92A welds better (good vs fair) and AM60B sits in a lower cost tier (standard, $$) than AZ92A (premium, $$$).
AM60BChoose it when the part is bent, formed or impact-loaded, or when cost is the deciding factor.
AZ92AChoose it when strength drives the design, or when the part sees heat.
AM60B vs AZ92A: propertiesHow to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all magnesium alloy grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
How to read these bars
- One bar per material. A full bar is the highest value among all magnesium alloy grades in the FabDigit library; each bar is drawn as a share of that.
- The better value (by the usual engineering direction) is in bold. Rows with no direction — density, thermal conductivity — have no bold.
- Values are typical room-temperature figures for the condition named on each card.
- Confirm against the certified mill or resin datasheet before design release.
Mechanical
Strength, stiffness, ductility and hardness at room temperature.
Tensile Strength (Ultimate)
Yield Strength (0.2% offset)
Elongation at Break
Compressive Strength
Shear Strength
Fatigue Strength (Endurance Limit)
Fracture Toughness (K_IC)
Charpy V-Notch Impact (RT)
Hardness, Brinell
Same in both: Elastic (Young's) Modulus 45 GPa6.5 Msi · Shear Modulus 17 GPa2.5 Msi · Bulk Modulus 45 GPa6.5 Msi · Poisson's Ratio 0.35
Physical
Density and transition temperatures.
Density
Melting Point (Solidus)
Liquidus Temperature
Thermal
How each material carries heat and how hot it can run.
Thermal Conductivity
Specific Heat Capacity
Thermal Expansion (CTE, 20–100 °C)
Max Service Temperature (continuous)
Min Service Temperature
Same in both: Latent Heat of Fusion 373 J/g160 BTU/lb
Electrical
Conductivity and insulation.
Electrical Conductivity
Electrical Resistivity
Chemical & Environmental
Corrosion and environmental resistance (0–100 scores).
Galvanic Potential (seawater, vs SCE)
Corrosion Resistance
Manufacturability
FabDigit workshop ratings (0–100 scores) — how each material behaves on the machine.
Machinability
Machinability Rating (AISI 1212 = 100 %)
Weldability
Formability (cold)
Castability
Brazeability / Solderability
Same in both: Polishability 55 / 100
Sustainability
Primary-production footprint per kilogram.
Embodied Energy (primary production)
Embodied Carbon (primary production)
Typical Recycled Content
Same in both: Embodied Water 500 L/kg59.9 gal/lb
Common Calculations
Ratios derived from the values above.
Specific Strength (UTS / density)
Specific Stiffness (E / density)
Modulus of Resilience
Thermal Diffusivity
Thermal Shock Resistance Index
Strength versus weight
Yield strength against density for every magnesium alloy grade in the FabDigit library; the compared grades are highlighted. Up and left is stronger for its weight.
Manufacturing and finishing
| Capability | AM60B | AZ92A |
|---|---|---|
| CNC machining | Yes | — |
| Default condition | As Cast | — |
| Relative cost | $$ Standard | $$$ Premium |
| Min. machined wall | 0.8 mm | — |
| Best machined surface | Ra 0.8 µm | — |
| Anodizing Type II | Yes | — |
| Chem Film (Alodine) | Yes | — |
| E-Coating | Yes | — |
| Hard Anodize Type III w/ PTFE | Yes | — |
| Hard Anodizing Type III | Yes | — |
| Painting | Yes | — |
| Powder Coating | Yes | — |
AM60B vs AZ92A — frequently asked
Is AZ92A stronger than AM60B?
Yes. AZ92A has a typical yield strength of 145 MPa (21 ksi) against 130 MPa (18.9 ksi) for AM60B — about 12% more. Tensile strength is 275 MPa (39.9 ksi) vs 225 MPa (32.6 ksi).
Which is cheaper, AM60B or AZ92A?
AM60B is the lower-cost material: it sits in the standard tier ($$) while AZ92A is premium ($$$). Part price depends far more on geometry, tolerance and quantity than on raw stock — upload a CAD file for a live quote.
Which welds better, AM60B or AZ92A?
AZ92A. Its weldability rates good (55/100) against fair (40/100) for AM60B.
Ready to make it?
Upload a CAD file and FabDigit prices the part in AM60B and AZ92A side by side — material, machining time, tolerance and finish in one quote. Certified material data ships with the order on request.
Typical handbook values for the conditions named above, normalised for comparison. Hardness on non-Brinell scales is converted approximately for charting only. Request certified data with your order for design-critical properties.